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Peter Pan Lost to the Captain's Hook

I remember that I once called him Peter Pan
The man I loved, and yet a child at heart to me
A name that became vividly more portending
at pretending than I ever could've imagined.

A lost boy I found long ago, or did he find me?
No need for Tinkerbelle's pixie dust because
he flew with me as his Darling,* to quell his sadness
but in taking it from him, I began losing myself.

He tried to escape his nemesis, the Captain's hook,
but too many walks along the pirate ship's plank
proved to be a daunting task he kept undertaking.
I kept trying to rescue him but he wouldn't swim.

He was drifting far out to sea; drowning in the drink.
I called his name but no sight of him was I able to see.
Peter Pan was lost again, and this time also to me.
Never Never Land is a place I won't be visiting again.

*Wendy Darling

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2024

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David Kavanagh Date: 3/18/2024 11:52:00 AM Sink or swim Lin, you would no doubt have got dragged under by him, alcoholism and addiction are the ruination of many a relationship and life, I love the Peter Pan analogy, it works so well taking the poem from fairytale to reality, brilliant cheers David Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 3/18/2024 1:57:00 PM I was sinking as if life was quick sand. Thanks for liking the way I presented this one in an analogy, David.

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 3/18/2024 6:11:00 AM Dearest Lin, your poem beautifully captures the bittersweet journey of love and loss, echoing the timeless tale of Peter Pan. I love the imagery of Peter's inner struggle intertwined with your own; it is deeply moving. Your words convey the complexities of trying to save someone while losing yourself in the process. It's the sacrifices we make for love and the pain of letting go. What a heartfelt reflection, Lin. - Blessings, Daniel Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 3/18/2024 6:21:00 AM Dear Daniel, it was a time of deep turmoil; a struggle to stay or go until I knew there was only one right thing to do. Many years and apologies from him later, we've mended what I thought was a lost relationship. Mending it has closed the door to our past so that we've become friends once again. Thank you for putting your thoughts into words that gave me gooseflesh, even though the sorrow was 12 years ago, the healing is recent.

Paul Willason Date: 3/17/2024 10:30:00 PM A riveting exploration of the human condition, how addiction sends a soul off into a private Neverland. You continue to solicit familiar characters in your poetic play so brilliantly dear Lin, they become so obedient to the script created by your pen. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 3/18/2024 5:37:00 AM Thank you, Paul. So far, my ink has been able to capture my thoughts in its flow. One day, or once upon a time, I may not be able to keep it in tow. lol I appreciate your visits and reviews.

Michael Tor Date: 3/17/2024 9:25:00 PM Nicely thought of using a Peter Pan analogy of a relationship you tried saving but had no control of. Your words take an interesting reality on drinking, bringing in a sad truth of how it affects others, and how you will never visit there again. Life has sad consequences knowing when to walk away is vital. You knew when. Hugs Lin Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 3/18/2024 5:35:00 AM Thanks ever so much for reading me and leaving your comments, Michael. All's well now for what ended in sorrow. After years, we're friends.

Peter Dome Date: 3/17/2024 2:33:00 PM Much enjoyed. Very clever, I recall some years ago, in Nottingham one Christmas, David Hasselhoff, stared as Captain Hook on stage. I bet he was phenomenal. I could just imagine it. pity I didn't get to see him perform, well done. Pete. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 3/17/2024 3:42:00 PM I remember hearing about Hasselhoff playing the role. Thanks for leaving your thoughts, Pete.

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/17/2024 10:13:00 AM Interesting and involving Lin. Few who are lost, return. :) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 3/17/2024 10:53:00 AM He has returned. Long live Peter Pan! Thanks, Linda and your comment usually holds true.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/17/2024 9:40:00 AM I enjoyed reading your creative write/story/good picture. Hope it is just a story/not true. Have a wonderful day.................. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 3/17/2024 9:49:00 AM Hi, Paula and thanks for enjoying this one. There's a titch of truth in most things we write.